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From beachfront destinations and under-water shark diving to world-class wild safaris and awe-inspiring geologic formations, South Africa is an exciting place to visit.

Voted among the top 50 most tourist-friendly countries in the world, by the World Economic Forum recently, South Africa remains a very popular country to visit. In the Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report South Africa leads sub-Saharan Africa and ranks 48th overall out of 141 countries. So where do most of South Africa’s tourists come from?

The top 10 European countries in terms of number of visitors coming to South Africa are as follows:

We often hear that Tourism makes up a significant part of South Africa’s economy, and that it is targeted by government as one of the major industries for future economic growth of South Africa. Tourism is also mentioned as a potential sector where large scale employment can be created for South Africans.

Historically there is some correlation between the number of visitors/tourists that a country receives and its current and future appeal as a destination for attracting investment, entrepreneurs and skilled migrants.

If you’re looking for help with getting a visa in South Africa, don’t hesitate to get in touch with one of consultants today.